PausingWithGod

I’m Not Alone

For most of us as adolescence we were told about puberty, menstruation and pregnancy; but not about menopause. It’s humorous that it took us almost 12 years to get to puberty and only 12 consecutive months to confirm that we are menopausal. Menopause is the time when a woman’s menstrual period ends. Menopause is consideredContinue reading “I’m Not Alone”

Thankful

It is something to lose someone any time of year, but I say a special prayer for those who have lost a loved one during or around the holiday season(s). The other day, we were jolted by the news of another childhood friend had passed away. Though we hadn’t kept in touch, it was ironicContinue reading “Thankful”

Breast Cancer Awareness

Pausing to take this opportunity to spread the word and raise awareness. October is National Breast Cancer Awareness. Breast cancer is the second most common kind of cancer in women. About 1 in 8 women born today in the United States will get breast cancer at some point. The good news is that most womenContinue reading “Breast Cancer Awareness”

Self Exam

How Should A Breast Self-Exam Be Performed? 1) In the Shower Using the pads of your fingers, move around your entire breast in a circular pattern moving from the outside to the center, checking the entire breast and armpit area. Check both breasts each month feeling for any lump, thickening, or hardened knot. Notice any changesContinue reading “Self Exam”